Winter Term Schedule

Monday, January 16th, 12:30-3:30A fast, fun introduction to theater! This short class will focus on using theater exercises to gain performance skills and build confidence. See what acting is all about while exploring character, voice, and movement.

Monday, January 16th, 9:00-12:00pmLove to sing? Then this is the class for you! Discover how exciting musical theater can be as you learn how to make the most of your voice. Rehearse and perform an ensemble musical review, featuring songs from Broadway's biggest hits

Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pmExplore different physicalized techniques to truly bring a character to life! From viewpoints to mask work, learn to stand out in performance as well as auditions. This high-energy class is perfect for beginners as well as returning students.

Tuesdays, 10:15-11:15amPack your imagination and set off to explore fables and stories from around the world. Play theater games, gain focus, and build voice and movement skills. Get your passport stamped in an acting escapade!

Tuesdays, 3:15-4:30pmBuzz throughout the hilarious world of Fly Guy as you perform scenes from the hit book series. Use voice, movement, and theater games to bring the story to life—with great roles for boys and girls! Includes 2 tickets to OCT's Fly Guy dress rehearsal on 1/13/17.

Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pmExplore an unlikely friendship as you perform scenes from the beloved book, Flora & Ulysses. Learn basic acting skills, character creation, and the art of storytelling—plus, meet an actor from OCT's Flora cast!

Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pmPerfect for the aspiring actor. Use theater exercises, scene work, and monologues to develop characters, improve focus, and gain performance and audition skills. This dynamic class will bring out the actor in you!

Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00pmJust for Homeschool students! Discover Broadway shows where kids have the leads: Oliver;You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown;Hairspray; and more! Act out charismatic roles while you sing lively music, learn basic choreography, and put together an impressive production!

Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pmGet into the swing of things! Bring the stories to life as you act out escapades and characters from H.A. Rey's Curious George series. Find your creative side and learn performance skills—with a little monkey business thrown in for fun!

Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pmModern, jazz, Broadway, contemporary, and more! Discover and perform a variety of dance style and choreography for musical theater. Improve rhythm and character development through movement.

Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pmExplore an unlikely friendship as you perform scenes from the beloved book, Flora & Ulysses. Learn basic acting skills, character creation, and the art of storytelling—plus, meet an actor from OCT's Flora cast!

Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pmEnter the magical world of Harry Potter! Improve acting skills as you bring Harry and his charmed friends to life. Create, write, and perform your original scenes using characters from J.K. Rowling's landmark adventure series.

Saturdays, 10:00-11:30amCreate and perform an original musical using popular Cabaret numbers and your imagination! Make the most of your voice while learning story-telling skills and basic choreography in a singing showcase.

Saturdays, 1:00-2:30pmIdeal for new actors looking for a fun intro to theater! Use theater games and exercises to explore character, improv, concentration, voice, and movement. A great first acting class for building skills and confidence.

Saturdays, 10:00-11:30amTake improv comedy to the next level! Learn the ins and outs of scene work, explore new short form games, and master the art of saying yes! Prerequisite: Beginning Improv. Includes one ticket to OCT's YP production of Impulse.

Saturdays, 11:30-1:00pmOne person. One mic. One stage. All genres of stand-up (original jokes, one liners, character, storytelling, borrowed material, etc.) will be honored and coached in this fast-paced intensive taught by professional performer Jay Flewelling.

Saturdays, 11:00-12:30pmIdeal for new actors looking for a fun intro to theater! Use theater games and exercises to explore character, improv, concentration, voice, and movement. A great first acting class for building skills and confidence.

Saturdays, 1:00-2:30pmGain solid audition skills for film and television. Slates and interviews, cold reads, prepared pieces, ensemble work, and on camera techniques come together to help you book the job! Perfect when paired with Audion Pros: On Stage

Saturdays, 2:30-4:00pmGain solid audition skills for film and television. Slates and interviews, cold reads, prepared pieces, ensemble work, and on camera techniques come together to help you book the job! Perfect when paired with Audition Pros: On Stage.

Sundays, 1:00-4:30pmStudents will explore multiple aspects of the art form: the power of blocking, musicality of language, text analysis, working with actors, and tools for guiding an audience through story in thrilling ways.

Sundays, 10:00-12:30pmThe tools and techniques necessary for writing either a one-act or multi-act play will be introduced in this class. Highlighted will be stage mechanics, character and story arc, as well as how to experiment with theatrical styles other than naturalism. The business of getting a play work-shopped and produced will also be covered. *No class 2/12

Mondays, 10:15-11:15amAct, play, explore, and let your imagination soar. Create characters and stories in this lively class that teaches focus, collaboration, and storytelling, all while having a magically good time!

Mondays, 3:15-4:30pmGet into the swing of things! Bring the stories to life as you act out escapades and characters from H.A. Rey's Curious George series. Find your creative side and learn performance skills—with a little monkey business thrown in for fun!

Mondays, 4:30-6:00pmBuzz throughout the hilarious world of Fly Guy as you perform scenes from the hit book series. Use voice, movement, and theater games to bring the story to life—with great roles for boys and girls! Includes 2 tickets to OCT's Fly Guy dress rehearsal on 1/13/17.

Mondays, 4:30-6:00pmIdeal for new actors looking for a fun intro to theater! Use theater games and exercises to explore character, improv, concentration, voice, and movement. A great first acting class for building skills and confidence.

Essential training for the Young Professional. Explore two rigorous and popular physical theater techniques, Viewpoints and Suzuki. Suzuki strives to restore the wholeness of the body/voice as a tool for theatrical expression. Viewpoints uses elements of time and space to awaken your spontaneity and intuition. Develop all senses and instincts to create highly physical characters and connect to physical work with confidence!